Ten items you should always have in your camping or hiking kit:

1.  Map
2.  Compass
3.  Sunglasses and sunscreen
4.  Extra clothing
5.  Headlamp/flashlight
6.  First-aid supplies
7.  Firestarter
8.  Matches
9.  Knife
10. Extra food and Water

The Ten Essentials list was created in the 1930s by The Mountaineers, a  hiking, climbing, and outdoor conservation organization based in Seattle. See below for helpful links (affiliate link)